Resources to help students to understand media bias.
The list of resource links below contain documents from both sides of the aisle with various points about the media. Some information is contained in Wikipedia with direct links to additional resources available online. Each item resource link should be evaluated, considered, and discussed rather than automatically assumed to be the definitive answer on the subject.
A Measure of Media Bias a study done by Tim Groseclose (UCLA Department of Political Science) and
Jeff Milyo (University of Missouri Department of Economics, 2004)
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting Advocates for greater diversity in the press, and scrutinizes media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints.
News Bias Explored Analyzes what news bias is and how it manifests through real examples and interactive activities. Includes some teaching resources.
MediaMatters.org A non-profit progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media. Founded by David Brock, a conservative media insider.
Fairpress.org Conservative group dedicated to studying and fighting media bias. Site includes regular features, topical studies, resources for research, and links to similar organizations.
Project Censored Explores and publicize the extent of censorship in society by locating stories about significant issues which are rarely aired in mainstream media.
Media Review Network Aims to dispel myths and stereotypes about Islam and Muslims and to foster bridges of understanding. Its goal is to monitor, analyse, dissect and evaluate distortions fabrications and double standards about Muslims in the mass media in South Africa. It also aims to fight stereotyping through education and by coordinating and developing Muslim media communication efforts in South Africa.
Left or Right: Media Bias exposed from the other side
The list of resource links below contain documents from both sides of the aisle with various points about the media. Some information is contained in Wikipedia with direct links to additional resources available online. Each item resource link should be evaluated, considered, and discussed rather than automatically assumed to be the definitive answer on the subject.
A Measure of Media Bias a study done by Tim Groseclose (UCLA Department of Political Science) and
Jeff Milyo (University of Missouri Department of Economics, 2004)
Former Fellows Think Media Bias Study is Wrong
The Political Orientation of Newspaper Endorsements in U.S. Elections, 1940-2002 A study done by M.I.T. in 2004.
Media Bias in the United States (A Wikipedia Article)
Media Manipulation Techniques (A Wikipedia Article)
Propaganda Techniques (A Wikipedia Article)
List of Journalists Taking Sides An MSNBC report of journalist who wrote political checks.
CBS Insider Reports How the Media Distorts the News
Media Bias Basics
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting Advocates for greater diversity in the press, and scrutinizes media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints.
Media Research Center
Media Awareness Network
News Bias Explored Analyzes what news bias is and how it manifests through real examples and interactive activities. Includes some teaching resources.
MediaMatters.org A non-profit progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media. Founded by David Brock, a conservative media insider.
Fairpress.org Conservative group dedicated to studying and fighting media bias. Site includes regular features, topical studies, resources for research, and links to similar organizations.
Project Censored Explores and publicize the extent of censorship in society by locating stories about significant issues which are rarely aired in mainstream media.
Media Review Network Aims to dispel myths and stereotypes about Islam and Muslims and to foster bridges of understanding. Its goal is to monitor, analyse, dissect and evaluate distortions fabrications and double standards about Muslims in the mass media in South Africa. It also aims to fight stereotyping through education and by coordinating and developing Muslim media communication efforts in South Africa.
Left or Right: Media Bias exposed from the other side
News Busters: Exposing Liberal Media Bias
Liberal Media Bias
The New Republic
Counterbias.com Examines right wing bias in the media.
Skinfox.org Critical of Fox News as broadcasting conservative propaganda disguised as unbiased news. Advocates a boycott of their advertisers.
Lesson Plans
Bias Lesson
Bias in the News
Teaching Links
Censorship in the Classroom
Flashpoint: A Free and Open Press
Media Bias
Understanding Controversial Issues
Media / Information Literacy
Integrating Media Literacy into Social Studies
Media Literacy in Social Studies
Why Media Literacy Matters
Knowledge Network
Articles Related to Media Bias
Search for Bias
Teaching Tolerance
Advertising Analysis Lesson Plan
Data, Data Everywhere and What am I to Think?
Action for Media Education
How Media Shapes Perception
Educators for Social Responsibility
High School Journalism.org